Should You Buy the Latest Home Automation Gadgets? You’re at work when the thought hits you, “Did I lock the door when I left this morning?” You check your smartphone, see that you didn’t, and click the “LOCK” button. Now your house is secure. That’s home automation for you! But, ...
Continue Reading5 Financial Habits that Will Make You Richer… You don’t have to win the lottery to get wealthier. Anyone, on virtually any income, can simply adopt these habits: Save a little from each paycheck. Tucking away just 5% of your income can build up your savings substantially over time. Use ...
Continue ReadingHousehold Cleaning Tips…. To clean bathroom tiles and grout naturally, try a solution of 1/2 cup of baking soda in 2 gallons (approx. 8 litres) of warm water. Apply with a clean rag or soft toothbrush. To scrub out or blot a stain on a cushion with a slip-cover, put ...
Continue ReadingPhony Banking Tricks Give False Sense of Security Although we know we need to be cautious of telephone solicitations, it’s becoming even more important to be skeptical of callers because scam artists are becoming slicker. Some of the latest tricks can even fool the most diligent, by disarming our skepticism ...
Continue ReadingDo You Know What’s Behind Your Walls? Rather than wait for a household emergency, take time to understand the inner workings of your home’s utility infrastructure. Start by ensuring the whole family knows the location of your main water shut-off valve, so quick action can be taken to minimize damage ...
Continue ReadingBank of Canada announces rate…… The Bank of Canada stuck with its trend-setting interest rate Wednesday but it offered fresh, yet cautious, warnings to Canadians that increases are likely on the way. Click Here to read the full story. ...
Continue ReadingUse Apps to Envision and Plan Changes to Your Home…. Smartphone apps assist us in many ways, but homeowners may appreciate them most when embarking on a renovation project. From wall measurements to colour experimentation, there’s a wide range of apps to help simplify tasks and foresee outcomes before you ...
Continue Reading3 Reasons to Talk to a Realtor Today You might naturally assume that it is most important to talk to a Realtor when you’re selling or buying a home. But there are many other circumstances in which it makes sense to give me a call. Here are a few examples: ...
Continue ReadingRecognize Old Plumbing that Needs Repair or Replacement If your house or condo is of a certain age, you may need to become more cognizant of the condition of your plumbing system in order to ensure that it will serve your needs well into the future. A quick inspection could ...
Continue ReadingBig 75th Birthday for my Dad this weekend. We thought we would do something a little bit special. The question is what do you do in the middle of November and try and involve as many as the grand children as possible? Well, we are going to go out and ...
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